| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $129.95 | 5.613% | $137.2441 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.31 | 8.388% | $17.6781 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.60 | 9.791% | $231.2198 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.26 | 7.712% | $69.2157 | $69.22 | $69.20 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.76 | 10.134% | $242.0305 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.46 | 8.256% | $5.9108 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.62 | 8.470% | $268.5934 | $268.59 | $268.60 | $268.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.96 | $971.8924 | $971.89 | $971.90 | $971.80 | |